2022
Russia launches a full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. During the conflict's first weeks, Ukrainian forces defeated a major Russian offensive, and Ukrainian civilians came under indiscriminate attack by the Russian military, causing millions of them to flee their country.
2000
8 Grammy to Santana
Carlos Santana won eight Grammy Awards, tying the record set by Michael Jackson. Santana's music combines rock, jazz, blues, and Afro-Cuban rhythms with Latin sound. Santana was formed in 1966 and rose to prominence after appearing at Woodstock in 1969.
1965
Film Comic Stan Laurel Dies at 74
British-born comedian Stan Laurel, of the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy, dies at the age of 74. Though he played a bumbling, foolish character, Laurel was a major creative force behind Laurel and Hardy.
1945
American flag on Mount Suribachi
Six U.S. servicemen raised the American flag over Mount Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II. The Battle of Iwo Jima, part of the U.S. Pacific campaign against Japan, was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the war.
a fiercely defended Japanese stronghold. Photographer Joe Rosenthal got lucky and captured
the moment in a single, immortal image.
1685 Handel is born
Composer George Frideric Handel, a leading figure of late Baroque music, was born in Germany.